Ruellia cordata

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has a woody rootstock and twiggy stems. It has grey hairs. The leaves are broadly oval and can be heart shaped at the base. They are 1.5 cm across. They are mauve.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in damp shady places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ruellia ovata C. B. Cl.;